GSL National Geographic Bee set Feb. 2
The Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) National Geographic Bee is set for Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., in the GSL High School Media Center. For the 28th year, the National Geographic Society is holding the...
View ArticleCounty may become regional hub for recyling ag bags, boat wrap
By Lori Copler McLeod County Solid Waste is considering accepting two materials for recycling at its materials recovery facility (MRF) — ag bags and boat wrap. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee...
View ArticleGlencoe Public Library to premiere historical video Sunday, Jan. 31
The Glencoe Public Library will show the video release premier of “Native American Legends & Beliefs” from the McLeod County history series, “Bringing Books to Life.” The premier is Sunday, Jan....
View ArticleTrailblazer continues to cope with shortage of employees
By Lori Copler Trailblazer Transit’s continuing difficulty in filling open jobs caused a sometimes contentious discussion at a joint powers board meeting Thursday morning. Trailblazer’s new human...
View ArticleFire destroys machine shed near Silver Lake
By Lori Copler An early-morning fire Sunday destroyed a machine shed and its contents northeast of Silver Lake. According to Silver Lake Fire Chief Dale Kosek, the department was paged at 2:22 a.m....
View ArticleA rough week on area state roads: 4 accidents
By Lori Copler Four accidents on state highways in the area were reported within a five-day time span this past week. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, icy roads contributed to a head-on crash on Highway 7, east...
View ArticleGlencoe City Council orders final plans for Armstrong project
By Rebecca Mariscal The Glencoe City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Armstrong Avenue project and set bid opening after a presentation from Short Elliot Hendrickson Engineer...
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A new perspective at GSL: students ‘get to,’ not ‘have to’
By Rebecca Mariscal Though most school days involve learning new words, Glencoe-Silver Lake students are working to erase one phrase, “have to,” from their vocabulary. The effort is a part of GSL’s...
View Article3 applications received for Silver Lake police chief job
By Karin Ramige Cornwell The Silver Lake City Council learned that three applications have been received for the open police chief position as of the council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Council...
View ArticleLocals on Gustavus list
Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter released its dean’s list, which contains students who earned a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. On the list are Morgan Sanken of Brownton, Oakley Clark of...
View ArticleMrkvicka member of EMSP
Mackenzie Mrkvicka of Brownton is a member of the Education Minnesota Student Program at Southwest Minnesota State University for the 2015-2016 academic year. Mrkvicka is a freshman elementary...
View ArticleMegan Milbrand graduates
Megan Milbrand of Glencoe was among the December graduates at the University of North Dakota. Milbrand earned a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of business administration.
View ArticleDaughter born to Bun family
Kim and Lee Bun of Shakopee announce the birth of their daughter, Sovanni Kathryn Bun, on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Grandparents are Kathryn Ortloff of Glencoe and Ny and Heng Bun of Sioux Falls, South...
View ArticleLemke named to dean’s list
Christopher Lemke, son of Jonathan and Mary Lemke of Glencoe, was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Lemke is studying biology and chemistry at Augsburg, and...
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Biggest Losers Competition 2016 - Week 2 Results
Biggest Loser Results Week 2 - January 26 1. Thin It to Win it19.96% 2. Muffin Tops19.91% 3. Hips Ahoy18.56%read more
View ArticleChronicle/Advertiser earns 2 MNA awards
The Chronicle/Advertiser advertising department brought home two third-place awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest. Awards were announced Thursday at the...
View ArticlePaul Vincent talks environmental movement at Growers banquet
By Rebecca Mariscal The line between environmental sensitivity and environmental sanity is a thin one, and it’s one often crossed, Bruce Vincent said at the McLeod County Corn and Soybean Growers...
View ArticleGlencoe City Council raises storm water rates
By Rebecca Mariscal The Glencoe City Council moved ahead with two items proposed during its Finance and Strategic Planning Committee meeting last week at the regular Council meeting Monday night....
View ArticleAg plastics becoming a growing ‘tumbleweed’
By Lori Copler Farmers want to get rid of it, without burning or burying it. Landfills don’t want it. What do you do with it? Recycling ag plastic (or “ag bags”) was the topic of a forum hosted by...
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Biggest Losers Competition 2016 - Week 3 Results
Biggest LoserS Results Week 3 - February 2 1. Thin It to Win It21.46% 2. Hips Ahoy21.39% 3. Muffin Tops21.20%read more
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